When Shah Umair warned Rajendra Prasad of Kisan Sabha’s anti-Congress activities
Shah Muhammad Umair, a Muslim Congress leader of Arwal in Bihar, wrote a letter to Dr. Rajendra Prasad about the Anti-Congress activities of Kisan Sabha.
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Bihar
When Mangoes witnessed British defeat in Arrah, Bihar
The mango grove witnessed an unprecedented win of Indians over the British, around 200 soldiers were killed there.
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Peer Ali : Fearless Patriot Who Chose Martyrdom Over Life Of A Traitor in 1857
Peer Ali concluded his speech by saying, ‘‘You may hang me, or such as me, every day, but thousands will rise in my place, and your object will never be gained.”
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Abdul Qaiyum Ansari: A Freedom Fighter’s Stand Against Social and Economic Inequalities
Abdul Qaiyum Ansari, who fought not only for independence but also against the social and economic inequalities
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A Bihari Deputy Collector sentenced to death for fighting the British Rule
Following is a reproduction of a chapter from ‘Inside Bihar’ written by P.C Roy Choudhury, editor of Bihar District Gazetteers, in 1962
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History of ROHTASGARH FORT – BIHAR
Rohtasgarh Fort is one of the ancient forts of India which was constructed in the city of Rohtas situated on the banks of Sone River. The fort has been ruined and now cannot be accessed easily due to Naxalite activities. The hill on which the fort is situated has a height of 1500m. Tourists have to climb the stairs to reach the gate of the fort which is very exhausting.
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Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Holi for Communal Harmony
(Following is the text of the speech made by Mahatma Gandhi on 6th March, 1947, a day prior to
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Congress President, Syed Hasan Imam, who represented India at the ‘League Of Nations’
Syed Hasan Imam totally dedicated himself to the Indian freedom movement, after resigning from his job as Justice in the High Court.
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Book Review: Professor Abdul Bari – Azadi Ki Ladai Ka Ek Krantikari Yoddha
Professor Abdul Bari’s tomb bedsheeted in layers of dust, very much like his accomplishment: unsung, ignored ,awaiting a long pending ballad.
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Colonel Mahboob Ahmad :- Great Freedom Fighter of India, Hero of Indian National Army.
Colonel Mehaboob Ahmad, who declared ‘ I have only one birth. If I had another thousand births, I would voluntarily
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You know Godse, who killed Gandhiji. Do you know who saved the life of Mahatma Gandhi?
You know Godse, who killed Gandhiji. Do you know who saved the life of Mahatma Gandhi? Click on the link to Know.
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Maulana Mazharul Haque: A Stalwart Nationalist and A Firm Believer in Communal Harmony
Maulana Mazharul Haque, a legal luminary, a statesman, an educationalist, a journalist, a poet, as well as, a philosopher.
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Syed Ali Imam : Who stated that nationalism cannot be achieved by division and separation.
Syed Ali Imam, who declared that the share of a community in the wealth of nation should be proportionate to its share of sacrifices in securing independence to that country, was born on 11 February 1869 in Neora village, Bihar.
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Shafi Daudi: The Builder of Congress in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
From founding the Muzaffarpur unit of the Congress to leading the Muslim Conference, Shafi Daudi was a prominent leader of the freedom struggle in Bihar.
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Sir Fakhruddin (1868-1933): An Educational Visionary of Bihar
He mobilized funds for construction of college buildings and hostels. He was passionate about it.
Reconstruction of Patna’s BN College building and its three storeyed hostel, the imposing building of the Science College (Patna), two storyed hostel for the Science College, the Patna College Hostel (later became famous as Iqbal Hostel), two storeyed PostGraduate Hostel of Ranighat (Patna), Patna Training College are his creations.
Besides, he also allocated fund for the buildings and hostels of the Muzaffarpur’s GBB (LS) College, Cuttack’s Ravenshaw College, Bhagalpur’s TNB Colllege, two big buildings for the Madrasa Shams-ul-Hoda, which was taken over by the government, and eight professors’ quarters in Ranighat (Patna) are also his creations.
For the cause of Urdu, he set up a Madrasa Board in 1922.
Who Founded Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur?
In 1920, it constructed two hostels, one named after Duke and another after Langat Singh but the Bihar Scientific Society and its founding Secretary, Syed Imdad Ali and the founding President, Mohd Taqi remains inexplicably un-acknowledged in the entire politics of the nomenclature of the college.
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Syed Mahmud – A Great Nationalist
Syed Mahmud was born in the village of Syedpur Bhitari, Ghazipur (UP). His father’s name was Mohammad Umar and his grandfather’s name was Qazi Farzand Ali. His ancestors had come to Bihar during the Lodis.
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These seven martyrs wrote history of freedom with their blood in Patna.
In their deaths, these young men showed the British what Gandhi meant when he raised the war cry of “Do or Die”.
Their martyrdom was the pivotal event of 1942 which resulted in a mass eruption in Bihar with widespread agitations and chaos.
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Waris Ali, the lesser known hero of 1857 in Tirhut
One of the letters seized from Waris Ali, informs William Tayler, expressed resentment against the wealth amassed by the European planters. The same day, he was hanged till death.
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The Media-Mullah Nexus, Darul Qaza; Progressive History of Imarat e Shariah
The Media-Mullah Nexus, Darul Qaza; Progressive History of Imarat e Shariah
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